Multi-chambered tissue containment system for molecular and histology diagnostics

Abstract

A container for storing a biological sample is disclosed. The container includes a first chamber having a sidewall extending between an open end and a closed end, defining a first chamber interior adapted to receive a sample holder therein. The container also includes a second chamber having a sidewall extending between an open end and a closed end, defining a second chamber interior adapted to subsequently receive the sample holder therein. The second chamber interior is in fluid isolation from the first chamber interior. A removable closure encloses at least one of the open end of the first chamber and the open end of the second chamber while the sample holder is disposed within one of the first chamber interior and the second chamber interior. A first fluid may be disposed within the first chamber interior, and a second different fluid may be disposed within the second chamber interior.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A sample holder receiving member, comprising:
 a generally planar frame comprising:
 a plurality of surfaces configured to confine a tapered end of a sample holder within the generally planar frame and engage at least opposing ends of the sample holder; and 
 at least one cantilevered finger extending from the frame, the cantilevered finger being deflectable from a less stressed state to a more stressed state when the sample holder is engaged within the plurality of surfaces, thereby maintaining the sample holder within the frame of the receiving member; and 
 
 a platform extending substantially perpendicular to a plane encompassed by the generally planar frame, wherein the platform is pivotably connectable to a closure for a specimen collection container such that the platform is rotatable with respect to the closure, and wherein the platform is fully encompassed by the closure and the specimen collection container when the closure is mated to the specimen collection container. 
 
     
     
       2. The sample holder receiving member of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of surfaces is a confining latch, the confining latch being deflectable to accommodate an edge of the sample holder. 
     
     
       3. The sample holder receiving member of  claim 2 , wherein the confining latch is configured to engage a tapered end of the sample holder, thereby holding the sample holder in place against at least one of the plurality of surfaces of the frame. 
     
     
       4. The sample holder receiving member of  claim 1 , comprising a plurality of cantilevered fingers extending from the frame.